Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
… of the potential health hazards and methods of controlling exposures. Category Chemical Safety Research & Lab Safety … 6 How personal exposures can occur … 32 Emergency response, exposure incidents and accident reporting … with headaches, nausea, fatigue, and irritability In response to more recent studies, the ACGIH has published or …
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
… Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials … Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials … If your work does not have the potential to result in these exposure levels, you are not required to be issued a …
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
… 11 EXPOSURE RESPONSE AND ACCIDENT REPORTING … Employees who have a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human blood or … UW Laboratory Safety Manual and review it, along with other response procedures, with laboratory personnel. Review the …
Chemotherapy and Other Hazardous Drugs: Safe Use Guidelines
… in their 2004 NIOSH Alert: Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other hazardous Drugs in … for Agent Administration Agent Spill Cleanup Acute Exposure Agent Waste Collection and Disposal Resources I. … equipment (PPE), decontamination and cleaning, spill response, waste handling and emergency procedures in case of …
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
… associated with ENMs are not yet clearly understood. Exposure to ENMs may occur through inhalation, dermal … researchers, producers and users of ENMs to reduce employee exposure and to manage risks appropriately in all work with … see the EH&S website for more information. Spill/Exposure Response In addition to following EH&S general spill …
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
… ending COVID-19 isolation and after a higher risk COVID-19 exposure. Mask indoors when around others until 10 days have … Follow the flowchart instructions if you have symptoms, exposure or test positive. Public Health Flowchart Case & … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy …
Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
… 15 Small Leak Response … 15 Emergency Response … • Report the incident to a supervisor. • Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to … Reporting System (OARS). Download and Spill Response and Exposure Response Posters from the EH&S website and post …
Autoclaving Biohazardous Waste Guidelines
… for up to 90 days. ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES • Post the Exposure Response Poster near the autoclave. In the event of an … http://www.ehs.washington.edu/resource/exposure-response-poster-94 https://oars.ehs.washington.edu/ …
Montlake Landfill Project Guide
… asbestos professional under the EPA Asbestos Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) and shall also comply with … associated with landfill debris and groundwater. Worker exposure concerns include methane, hazardous materials exposure, and physical hazards. All employees must be …
Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
… are most effective in eliminating or reducing the risk of exposure to the hazard. PPE is the least effective method for controlling or preventing exposure to a hazard. PPE provides a barrier to protect the … operation time, highly protective (mostly used by emergency response personnel) Used in oxygen deficient atmospheres, …
Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy
… disinfectant creates a hazard to users through chemical exposure. A risk assessment must be performed prior to … to hot water system and is commonly used as a rapid response. It may be less effective than chemical … Periods of Low or No Use • NIOSH: Preventing Occupational Exposure to Legionella • CDC: Water Management Program • …
COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
… FOR SICK PERSONNEL, SYMPTOM MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESPONSE: The following requirements are subject to change, … is required to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread and exposure indoors when more than one person is present. … FOR SICK PERSONNEL, SYMPTOM MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESPONSE: Medical Screening and Clearance: Communication and …
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
… or materials with high rate of injury or health risk • Exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, or radioactive … procedures. Review emergency evacuation and emergency response procedures. Document this training. 3) Supervision … as ear plugs can be provided to youth to minimize noise exposure. 6) Hazardous Materials Youth may not be exposed to …
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
… a need-to-know basis to those involved in the public health response, which may include UW residence hall staff, Student … symptoms consistent with mpox, especially if you have had exposure to someone with mpox, take the following steps to …
Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines
… Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators during COVID-19 Response: Additional performance standards from other … Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators during COVID-19 Response: May be used if N95 filtering-facepiece respirators … Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators during COVID-19 Response: May be used if N95 filtering-facepiece respirators …
Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
… and use good procedures at all times to minimize potential exposures. The University of Washington strives to ensure a … measures to reduce potential risks. Hazards may include exposure to chemical, biological, and radiological agents. … health of women and their ability to become pregnant. Exposure to particular hazards may disrupt the balance …
Ultraviolet (UV) Safety
… main bands (UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C). The main source of UV exposure is from the sun, but it is typically limited to the … room/UV light area while the lamps are operating to prevent exposure. • Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes UV … should be worn at all times when there is potential for UV exposure. Image via projects.nfstc.org …
Machine Safeguarding Guide
… result in flying debris, kickback of feed materials, and exposure to particulates. • Other moving parts – include all … defeated or modified Barriers or perimeter fences Where exposure to hazardous machinery can be protected by a fixed … used as an additional safeguard to protect personnel from exposure to ejected parts, flying debris, particulates, …
Compressed Gases Labeling Systems
… or multiple doses given within 24 hours, or an inhalation exposure of 4 hours. Gas poisonous by inhalation means a … eye damage, and specific organ toxicity from repeated exposures. NA Health Hazard NA The label corresponds to … toxicity, specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, specific target organ toxicity following repeated …
Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
… chemicals when possible to minimize hazardous waste and exposure. Substitute less hazardous chemicals or use less of … of safety data sheets be available for medical emergencies. Exposures In the event of a chemical exposure: 1. Use a safety shower or eye wash (if available), …